Threats and Security in the Western Hemisphere

2011-10-14T00:02:06-04:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/145/302057-m.jpgWitnesses testified about current trends and security challenges facing the Western Hemisphere and priorities for U.S. security assistance and policy, including a focus on the Iranian plot to assassinate the Saudi ambassador to the U.S. on American soil. They also talked about the threats posed by Mexican drug cartels, terrorist activity throughout Central and South America, and intergovernmental cooperation.

Witnesses testified about current trends and security challenges facing the Western Hemisphere and priorities for U.S. security assistance…
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Threats and Security in the Western Hemisphere
Witnesses testified about current trends and security challenges facing the Western Hemisphere and priorities for U.S. security assistance and policy, including a focus on the Iranian plot to assassinate the Saudi ambassador to the U.S. on American soil. They also talked about the threats posed by Mexican drug cartels, terrorist activity throughout Central and South America, and intergovernmental cooperation. close